Tool handles

My lovely husband returned from an auction recently with a clutch of forks and spades, some of which have no handles.
Does anyone know where I can buy some wooden ones? The forks in particular are really nice and well worn and I am actually looking forward to digging over my plot when the wind stops blowing!

Thankyou

Ariadae

 

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Thankyou Marley, I had looked at Amazon, but they sell the handle attached to the whole shaft as well

what I need is just the handle, the T bit or D bit, which my husband says he can splice on somehow!

Might have to buy the whole thing I suppose :(

Thanks again

Aria

 

THE all time classic, eh?!!

 

I had my half moon edger handle replaced 2 years ago. I sent it to will rose tool restoration where he made a new handle for it I believe. Fits perfectly now.

Shame he's retired though.

 

Hi Ariadae

You would be far better off replacing the whole handle. Trying to splice in a "D" piece is unlikely to be a long term or secure repair. The "D" piece takes all of the pressure when digging. Your local farm shop or a decent ironmonger should be able to supply a handle. No idea where you are but if you Google Farm shops and your area you should be able to find something.

I would avoid using B&Q or such places as they sell cheap imports at high prices. Very poor quality. Worth spending a few quid on decent handles.

Chopper.

 

Hi there,

If they are in good condition then you can repair them to any gardening center. If they are not able to repair them then it is better to replace them.